billyfish
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Following on from my ask about the cruising club... is Navily any good ? It looks closer to a online almanac .
Navily...is it worth it ?
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Minerva
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I think it has real potential - I’ve only used the free version of the app in the past though.
ryanroberts
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Found it useful for little coves that are not in the Channel Pilot last year. Quick access to marina numbers, not payed up for it though.
lustyd
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Using the free version and it's excellent. I also contribute to it where I can which is the real value of such a system.
Skipper_Christoph
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Used the free version and found it useful for viewing little places in the med (cote blue). Lives as lustyd said from contributions of the sailors themself.
[70521]
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I use the free version, but prefer Reeds. Interesting to read the opinion of others. Coverage is rather patchy.
lustyd
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Agree that Reeds is a great source, but it doesn't cover as much of the coast since by it's nature it must cover the ports and marinas primarily, and it's very fact based (on purpose!). It has good reliable and curated data but lacks the "spirit" of community content. We can all see that an anchorage has land to the west, but we might not notice that the tide and swell makes it unpleasant. It's also handy to see a photo someone took three weeks ago of the building site on shore.
Between community stuff and the almanac I've given up on pilot books. With modern navigation tools I don't see a gap that needs filling there but do appreciate the browsable nature of them which lots of people like.
Between community stuff and the almanac I've given up on pilot books. With modern navigation tools I don't see a gap that needs filling there but do appreciate the browsable nature of them which lots of people like.
billyfish
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Why is no-one paying for it its only €20 a year...isn't it ?
[70521]
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Why pay for stuff you can get for free on the internet?
They do no more than collect the data and present it in an OK fashion.
lustyd
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Personally it's because I don't need their premium features yet and their ads aren't intrusive. I don't block their ads, so they are making revenue from me in line with my limited usage. Lots of subscriptions add up quickly even if they're cheap. I have a boating habbit to pay for!
Irish Rover
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I use the free version and contribute whenever I think I have something useful to add. I like it.
dune16
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I love Navily and pay the fee as the filtering makes things easier
billyfish
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Looking locally (solent) it looks a bit patchy on information, but as someone said the potential is there, do you need to pay to contribute?
lustyd
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No, I contributed without paying. I think I had to sign up for an account. My contribution was just naming the Pilsey anchorage and maybe a photo but I got a cheery thankyou in the mail once approved. I'll certainly contribute again if I can add anything. I found out about the app through Chasing Currents who used it all the way down to the Med so presumably it works well enough elsewhere too.
[70521]
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If you think the Solent is patchy try the West Country and the East Coast!
lustyd
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If it's patchy add in what's missing. If a pilot is patchy you can submit info and wait years to find out they ignored your mail!
Tradewinds
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The opinions/reviews are subjective (obviously) and should be treated as such. In terms of anchorages etc one doesn't know what the writer's sailing experience is.
Do you remember Neil Strenge's website 3 Point Fix? Seems to be a similar concept but presented in a very slick manner.
Arival alternative to the CA's CAptains Mate that doesn't cost you a £100+ pa for the privilege.
Do you remember Neil Strenge's website 3 Point Fix? Seems to be a similar concept but presented in a very slick manner.
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lustyd
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I have to say I prefer the unverified opinion of 100 strangers alongside their holiday pics than the "verified" opinion of a professional author who wrote some words in exchange for money. I don't necessarily doubt the words of the author, but from 100 strangers I can usually get a good picture of reality. This only works if the community grows so forgive my enthusiasm 
CapPugwash
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Looks intresting, how is it for the West Coast of Scotland?
[70521]
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Nothing special.
